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Support Raising Podcast

by Via Generosity

The Support Raising Podcast, a Via podcast, seeks to flood the world with spiritually healthy, vision-driven, fully funded Great Commission workers. Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, the Support Raising Podcast is devoted to bringing you thoughtful content through practical tips and real life stories to help you on your support raising journey.Guests of the Support Raising Podcast are active in raising and living on full support, and are invited to share their wisdom and insights to help other support raisers in the process of developing and maintaining their team of ministry partners.

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Episodes

  1. Ep 226 | Stage Rewind with Panel: Kathy Wilson, Jenn Fortner, & Dave and Geri Fuehring

    What does it look like to coach effectively across diverse populations and embrace flexibility in support raising approaches? Host: Kathy Wilson Guest: Jenn Fortner & Dave and Geri Fuehring Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the...

  2. Ep 225 | Stage Rewind with Sarah Strickland

    The habits we start with are the habits we stay with. Guest: Sarah Strickland Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! New staff's first year will set the trajectory of…

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  3. Ep 224 | Stage Rewind with Jenn Fortner

    How can asking for referrals and increases be a relational part of our support raising journey? Guest: Jenn Fortner Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this…

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  4. Ep 223 | Stage Rewind with Frankie O'Rourke

    See how AI can speed up MPD while keeping partner connections genuine, not automated. Guest: Frankie O'Rourke Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode,...

  5. Ep 222 | Stage Rewind with Ellis Goldstein

    How do we share with our ministry partners the good, bad, and ugly ... or should we? Guest: Ellis Goldstein Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Cru's...

  6. Ep 221 | Stage Rewind with Ian Hsu

    Do you believe you are worth your partners' time and attention? Guest: Ian Hsu Host: Mark Wilson Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Prayvine founder and CEO Ian Hsu...

  7. Ep 220 | Stage Rewind with Kathy Wilson

    If you are feeling stuck, there's hope. Guest: Kathy Wilson Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Kathy Wilson draws from her workshop, The Enemy…

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  8. Ep 219 | Stage Rewind with Tammy Doci

    "How do we move from our own insecurity of reaching out to seeing it as a great invitation?" Guest: Tammy Doci Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode…

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  9. Ep 218 | Stage Rewind with Tony Dentman

    Is it support raising or is it discipleship? Guest: Tony Dentman Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Tony Dentman, founder of the Funding Tribe...

  10. Ep 217 - Leaders Maximize Diversity: Tony Dentman

    "It's not just for diversity's sake, it's for the kingdom's sake." Guest: Tony Dentman Host: Mark Wilson Mark and Tony discuss the unique challenges faced by minority leaders in fundraising, the importance of support from organizations, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Tony shares…

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  11. Ep 216 - Leading in a Hindu Context

    Trust God's sovereignty. Mobilize generosity. Impact lives. Guest: David Host: Steve David shares with us about his journey with sports ministry, the challenges that surround fundraising, and the importance of trusting God for resources. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring…

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  12. Ep 215 - Lead with Donor-Centric Communication: Jeff Jackson

    "Donors don't give TO the organizaiton, they give THROUGH it." Guest: Jeff Jackson Host: Mark Wilson Jeff Jackson joins Mark Wilson as he shares about his journey of reevaluating how organizations communicate with financial partners, discovering how effective communication that honors the...

  13. Ep 214 - Leaders Can Be Fully Funded in Their Own Context: Bramuel Musya

    A better future doesn't happen by accident. Leaders envision it—and champion others toward it. Guests: Bramuel Musya Host: Steve Join us with Bramuel who shares about how support raising training reshaped ministry efforts in Kenya, influencing leaders with a ripple effect. "The solutions wasn't…

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  14. Ep 213 - Leaders Change the Culture (100% is just the start): Carol Neris

    "Support raising is a ministry, not just a necessity." Guests: Carolina Neris Host: Steve Support raising became ministry itself. Carolina Neris shares about the transforming Brasilian missionary movement: from five to twenty five staff to a movement of 50,000 Brasilians. The Support Raising...

  15. Ep 212 - European & Coaching Background: Rebecca McCaigue & Claire Niclasen

    Leaders Guide Others to Uncharted Places Guests: Rebecca McCaigue and Claire Niclasen Host: Mark Wilson Rebecca McCaigue and Claire Niclasen join Mark Wilson to share their insights from leading and coaching across Europe, how they bridged the gap between training and practice, and empowered…

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  16. Ep 211 - Leaders Go First in Raising Support: Kate Gilmor

    Organizational changes starts with leaders that are ALL IN! Guest: Kate Gilmor Host: Mark Wilson Leaders inspire change through their own example. Kate Gilmor shares about how Steiger International's leadership led the transformation for their entire organization. The Support Raising Podcast, by...

  17. Ep 210 - Embody the Culture: Dave Dickens

    Why is support raising culture so pivotal? Guest: Dave Dickens Host: Mark Wilson Organizational culture can be one of the biggest influences on staff support health. Mark Wilson hosts Dave Dickens from Cru to discuss strategies to shift culture to align with organizational vision. The Support...

  18. Ep 209 - Intro to Trailblazers: Mark Wilson, Steve D. & Callie Davis

    Leaders who go first set a pathway for everyone else to follow. Hosts: Mark Wilson, Steve, & Callie Davis Tune in to the Trailblazers series. Nine episodes to inspire, encourage, and equip you to lead in your team, organization, and context. To launch this series, series hosts Mark, Steve, and...

  19. Ep 208 - Clear Ministry Vision: Micah May

    Why is vision an essential part of every fundraiser's toolbox? The Basics of Support Raising series is jam-packed with wisdom and insight. They are sure to encourage you and strengthen your foundation, no matter where you are on the journey. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to…

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  20. Ep 207 - Created to Give: Ellis Goldstein, Patrick Johnson, & Todd Moore

    What's God's plan for his people concerning generosity and ministry? How is support raising truly generosity and not begging? In Part 7 of The Basics of Support Raising, host Mark Wilson discusses the core foundation of generosity with guests Ellis Goldstein, Patrick Johnson, & Todd Moore. The...

  21. Ep 206 - Communication: Ian Hsu

    What basic communication skills and practices do support raisers need to know and embrace? Join host Mark Wilson and guest Ian Hsu for part 6 of The Basics of Support Raising series. Ian is the founder and CEO of Prayvine, a ministry that provides mission workers with a free, secure platform for...

  22. Ep 205 - Crowdsourcing vs Partnership: Charles Wesley Jr.

    Alternative forms of raising money skip the most central core of support raising - Partnership Development. In part 5, host Mark Wilson discusses the core concept of partnership with guest Charles Wesley Jr., Director of Ministry Partner Development with University Christian Outreach (UCO). The...

  23. Ep 204 - Referrals: Erin Sparks

    Referrals are important! And maybe not as terrible as you think. In part 4, host Callie Davis unpacks "Referrals" with guest Erin Sparks, director of the ministry of partnership development at Every Nation churches and ministries. Is it too much to ask for referrals in an appointment? How can it…

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  24. Ep 203 - Perspective of a God-Asker: Steve Shadrach

    Why is a support raiser's perspective foundational for success? Guest Steve Shadrach and host Mark Wilson unpack the "Perspective of a God-Asker" on @via_generosity 's Support Raising Podcast as part 3/8 of a BRAND NEW series called The Basics of Support Raising. Eight episodes, jam-packed with...

  25. Ep 202 - Biblical Asking: Tony Dentman

    What is the biblical basis for inviting people to partner financially, to ASK? What can a variety of different, but successful asks look like? Is it always the same? Guest Tony Dentman of the Funding Tribe Foundation & Campus Outreach joins host Callie Davis on Via's Support Raising Podcast to...

  26. Ep 201 - Basic Elements: Jenn Fortner, Brooke Waresak, & Jonathon Spaid

    What are the absolute, most essential pieces someone needs to be successful at partnership development? Guests Jonathon Spaid (FOCUS), Brooke Waresak (The Navigators), and Jenn Fortner (Eurasia Assembly of God World Missionaries) join host Callie Davis to unpack this question and more in part 1…

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  27. Ep 200 - Fully Funded isn't "more money"

    Chris Haas from Freedom5:One paints a compelling vision for why you should raise support to cover not just your needs, but what you need to thrive in your family and ministry.

  28. Ep 199 - A Heart of Gratitude

    Dr George Kenworthy dives into how grateful partners starts first with being grateful and vision-driven yourself.

  29. Ep 198 - Expressing Thanks

    Joe Michie, Creative Director for the Center for Mission Mobilization shares his heart on how gratitude is an outpouring of our lives.

  30. Ep 197 - Communicating Sensitive Life Events

    Ellis Goldstein of CRU gives tips on sharing the delicate subjects including family crisis and when politics come up in support raising to your partners.

  31. Ep 196 - The Spirituality of the Year End Ask

    Dave Dickens from Cru paints a beautiful picture of the God-focused heart posture of end of year appeals.

  32. Ep 195 - Pushing Back on Culture

    Geri Fuehring from Josiah Venture unpacks raising support in a culture that doesn't raise the support.

  33. Ep 194 - The Indirect Ask

    Emery Silva and Alice Atkins from InterVarsity discuss the what and how of an indirect ask. Connect further with Emery and Alice's work: https://forms.gle/LbYgzoFfWKWbVV5PA

  34. Ep 193 - Raising Support in the Support Center

    Mary Donovan from FamilyLife dives into where to find the passion and vision if your role isn't on the "front lines".

  35. Ep 192 - Fully Funded in 30 Days

    Kyle Guthrie from the CMM shares his story of vision and provision that saw him fully funded in a single month.

  36. Ep 191 - Seeing Culture

    Emery Silva and Alice Atkins from InterVarsity unpack having eyes to see the cultural differences in potential partners and how to "ask" accordingly. Connect further with Emery and Alice's work: https://forms.gle/LbYgzoFfWKWbVV5PA

  37. Ep 190 - God's Responsibility vs. Ours

    Meg Craig from BSM speaks into what is our responsibility and what we should remember to leave up to God.

  38. Ep 189 - Communicating Vision

    Robert Ewing from the CMM joins Mark Wilson as they dive into how what you say can undermine the vision you share.

  39. Ep 188 - Power of Calling and Trust

    Guo Zi shares his testimony and perspective of raising support outside the US.

  40. Ep 187 - Dealing with Rejection

    Ryan Hodges from BSM dives into what is your role vs. God's role in the success of raising support.

  41. Ep 186 - Confidence in Asking

    Low Norris from Standing Stone Ministry unpacks the impact of having our focus on ourselves or God when we Ask.

  42. Ep 185 - Overcoming being Overwhelmed

    Charles Welsey from UCO unpacks the biblical and the practical in overcoming feeling overwhelmed.

  43. Ep 184 - What Changes Internationally?

    Steve, SRS International Director, unpacks how support raising does and doesn't change in different cultures.

  44. Ep 183 - Fundraising on Furlough

    Dave Flynn hosts John Wilson from Wycliffe as they discuss what it means to raise support on furlough.

  45. Ep 182 - Impact of being budget driven

    Mark and Kathy Wilson with Callie Davis, from SRS, dig into the ripple of effects of being budget driven.

  46. Ep 181 - What is fear and how does it affect support raising

    Mike Antonacci of FOCUS digs deeper into what fear is and how it affects support raising.

  47. Ep 180 - The impact of training

    Micah and Katherine Aguirre of the CMM share their story of the impact training had.

  48. Ep 179 - Healthy Habits for Partnership Development

    Mark Wilson and Callie Davis of SRS discuss why consistent partnership maintenance is important and what to do.

  49. Ep 178 - How To Get People Into Action With One Simple Question

    Kathy Wilson, Coaching Specialist of SRS, unpacks the most important question to move people into action.

  50. Ep 177 - God is with us in our support raising fear

    Mike Antonacci of FOCUS discusses God being with us when we experience fear.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Support Raising Podcast, a Via podcast, seeks to flood the world with spiritually healthy, vision-driven, fully funded Great Commission workers. Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, the Support Raising Podcast is devoted to bringing you thoughtful content through practical tips and real life stories to help you on your support raising journey.Guests of the Support Raising Podcast are active in raising and living on full support, and are invited to share their wisdom and insights to help other support raisers in the process of developing and maintaining their team of ministry partners.

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